If anyone had asked me about my petition five months ago, my reply would have been the same: I just want to be successful this time around with my CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer application. I was applying...
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When I arrived at my new site as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was filled with excitement, ready to contribute, and eager to work hand-in-hand with the community. But I quickly came face-to-face with a wall...
When I first met my project team after being selected in their respective VSL groups, I had mixed feelings. We were strangers brought together by a shared mission, but we came with different personalities, expectations,...
Not all smiles are real. Some are carefully worn masks, hiding fears, doubts, and silent battles that rage within us. I wore that smile too. When I first heard that I would be deployed to...
As a new Volunteer with CorpsAfrica, I initially felt panicked and helpless when I struggled to get permission from community leaders to start my work. Deployed to my site, I was eager to interact with...
Did I survive? This is the question I ask myself every day. Do you recall the excitement of finally being accepted into your dream role? Yes, that one! The feeling of meeting new people, seeing...
